This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X150 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X150 in place of this model. The SAU replacement uses the same profile body, bore, stroke, force and SC-series mounting. It moves to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the SU used CS1-B / DS1-B) and adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 150mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X150, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X150
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X150 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the rod exits both ends, ensuring push and pull forces are perfectly equal at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The B06- prefix marks this as AirTAC's battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X150, mechanically identical to the base model with a 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and M12x1.25 rod thread. This discontinued extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore and uses adjustable 21 mm cushions at each end.
As the SUD series is discontinued, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X150, which retains the same bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B) and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. For sizing, the equal force yields a safe working load of roughly 317 N (60% of the 528 N @0.5 MPa figure) and a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a sensor, and a plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushion only decelerates, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X150 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 21 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD40X150 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD40X150 produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Legacy SU-family variants: SUD (double rod), SUJ (adjustable stroke) — each maps to its SAU equivalent (SUD→SAUD, SUJ→SAUJ). The current SAU line adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Where the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal-both-ways force precisely presses and indexes battery cells during stacking, preventing rotation via the double-rod profile for accurate module assembly.
Module Handling Transfer
Drives two synchronized tooling arms from one cylinder to transfer battery modules between conveyor belts, maintaining parallel movement without twist.
Tab Welding Press
Applies a stable 528 N clamping force at 0.5 MPa for battery tab welding, using the twin rods to maintain perfectly perpendicular contact with the terminals.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150 with the B06-SAUD40X150
To replace the B06-SUD40X150, use the SAUD40X150 drop-in, which matches the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 528 N equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighboring bores (32 mm at 345 N or 50 mm at 825 N @0.5 MPa) to ensure the 528 N capacity fits your system. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability, want to drive two tools from one cylinder, or need a back rod for a sensor cam. Mounting is compatible with AirTAC SC series FA and LB brackets only. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot take a sensor; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 150 mm stroke (under 300 mm), side-load alignment is standard, but always guide the rod end. For load holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as air cushions only decelerate near stroke end.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X150
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/G/NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S): sensor family CS1-B → CMSG
- ✓ Mounting reused (FA/FB/CA/CB/LB)
- ✓ Need a built-in valve? → SAUF
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X150 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X150. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X150, so the SAUD matches the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 1/4". This non-magnetic SKU cannot accept a sensor, and the air cushion only decelerates the load—it does not hold position on air loss.
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